During the dinner, prepared by guest chef Nancy Silverton and Wolfgang Puck Catering, the recognition continued. The Vantage Award, which elevates emerging talents with global cultural influence, was presented by Jon M. Chu to actor, comedian Bowen Yang — who will likely reveal more from inside the glamorous A-list night in an upcoming episode. Las Culturistas. Director Walter Salles was also presented with a trophy; A flex in the form of a statue covered in 24-karat gold, designed by the Haas Brothers.
Bruce Springsteen, whose documentary aired this time last year, received the inaugural Legacy Award. The honor was presented by Martin Scorsese to a lifelong fan, none other than George Clooney, who was later called on stage to announce a surprise performance by Springsteen. The Boss concluded the night including a set Streets of Philadelphia, Atlantic City, And Land of hope and dreams.
In terms of fashion, the affair set the tone for what to expect from awards season red carpets. Thinking: after the hunt Ayo Edebiri in Chanel, Demi Moore in Prada, Zoe Saldana and Charli XCX in Saint Laurent, Eva Longoria in Elie Saab, and Kaia Gerber in Sarah Burton’s Givenchy. Zoey Deutch also took a red custom couture gown by Zac Posen to Gap Out for a spin. Enjoying the view, Hailey Bieber in sculptural Schiaparelli and Kendall Jenner in simple The Row laughed over martinis.
Newlyweds Selena Gomez, Olivia Rodrigo, Sydney Sweeney (just returned by plane from the London Film Festival) and Dakota Fanning were among the many names shining in Armani. The label also dressed supermodel Caroline Murphy and actor Will Arnett, who looked lovely holding hands after making their debut as a couple this week.
Gaining attention, Skims founder Kim Kardashian arrived naked. The multi-hyphenate, who has focused her attention on acting with her recent role in All Fair, was guided through the museum by assistants, watching as her Maison Margiela couture gown was styled with a vision-obscuring veil from the runway look.
The night, once again presented by founding partner Rolex, helped raise a whopping $12 million for the museum’s initiatives including education, screenings, K-12 programs and outreach initiatives in local Los Angeles.
